The M&S bestselling light-up candles are back for Christmas - but you’ll have to act fast as they're expected to sell out
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...


M&S’s sell-out light-up scented Candles are back in stock for Christmas 2024 - but you’ll have to act fast if you want to get your hands on one.
The Marks and Spencer light-up candle range is available to buy both in-store and online, it’s safe to say that these scents stole the show last year. The brand sold 110,000 units of the Townhouse Christmas candle - that’s one per minute during its peak sale period and enough candles to scale The Shard 40 times, according to M&S.
This year it’s expected to be no different.
The Townhouse Christmas has already gone out of stock once after being launched in September, but it's finally back although we can't guarantee how long stocks will last. If the Townhouse isn't for you, or you're not quick enough to nab it, there's plenty of other options in the light-up scented candle range to bring your Christmas ideas to life this festive season.
But what makes them so special?
The Townhouse light up candle
M&S light up candle range
What sets M&S light-up candles apart from the other best Christmas candles is the sheer beauty of their packaging. It feels like your own miniature winter wonderland! For just £10, too, it’s an affordable way to add a bit of sparkle to your home in the run up to December.
Mandarin, cinnamon and clove bring you right into a charming town centre at the heart of the festive season.
The decorative glass jar of the Townhouse Christmas Candle features a gorgeous snowy skylines which light up when lit, d epicting a Christmas tree, families ice-skating and snow falling.
Get the Ideal Home Newsletter
Sign up to our newsletter for style and decor inspiration, house makeovers, project advice and more.
If you’re looking for something more low-key, the Neroli, Lime & Bergamot Light Up Candle is also available for £10 in gold or silver. A combo of sequins and LED lights creates a gorgeous iridescent finish.
All three candles have a refreshing herbal scent of neroli, lime and bergamot scent. They all have a burn time of 20 hours, So sit back and take in the soothing and relaxing scents.
Fans of last year's trending inclusion candles will be pleased to hear that M&S has brought back their fan favourite Mandarin, Clove & Cinnamon Botanical Candle and this year it’s just £10.
For me, these candles are the epitome of Christmas. They’re nostalgic and cosy but with an added Christmas sparkle.
They make a fabulous talking point - something I’m sure will tie all your Christmas decorations together.
Kezia Reynolds joined the Ideal Home team as News Writer in September 2024. After graduating from City, University of London in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Kezia kicked off her career spending two years working on women’s weekly magazines. She is always on the lookout for the latest home news, finding you the best deals and trends - so you don’t miss a thing!
-
5 reasons to add a rooflight to your kitchen extension
It could be the best decision you ever make
By Sarah Handley
-
Are decorative cushions on a bed a must or a waste of time and money? Help us settle the debate
Let us know your thoughts in the comments
By Rebecca Knight
-
Fearne Cotton's colourful living room shelves are the perfect example of how to add this year's hottest shade of green to a home
We're obsessed with Fearne's expert use of pistachio
By Kezia Reynolds
-
'Dirty kitchens' are the luxury kitchen trend with practical appeal - here's why you need one
It's much more appealing than it sounds
By Holly Cockburn
-
The White Company is embracing Mamma Mia core with its new summer collection - these are the stunning pieces to watch
These sun-soaked styles are not ones to miss
By Kezia Reynolds
-
I wish I'd known these 4 things before I bought my Ninja air fryer – here's how to buy the right one for your home
This is what I'd change if I could do it over again
By Molly Cleary
-
Do acoustic wall panels soundproof a room? Experts reveal what they should really be used for and dispel the biggest myth
This is what acoustic wall panels are actually for and why they don't soundproof a room
By Sara Hesikova
-
M&S has seen searches of this quirky home decor trend soar this spring and it's quickly becoming a bestseller
We'll give you one clue - shoppers are going crazy for this one vegetable
By Kezia Reynolds
-
I saw M&S’ summer collection in person and these are the boho-inspired home buys I can’t stop thinking about
BRB, adding these pieces to my shopping cart...
By Kezia Reynolds
-
Where to put a dishwasher in a small kitchen - 5 tricks for a practical and ergonomic space
Don't forgo this essential appliance even if your space is squeezed
By Holly Walsh
-
Sorry white bedding, this spring's bedding trends have got me ditching minimalism for maximalism
It's all about stripes and ruffles this year
By Amy Lockwood